productHydraulic scale
New from RAVAS, RCS Hy-Q is a high accuracy hydraulic scale for counterbalanced trucks and reach trucks. On a 2.5T lift truck the RCS Hy-Q shows the weight on the forks in 2kg increments.
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articleSafer Logistics to showcase talented line-up
Western Business Events is delighted to announce a strong line-up for 2016’s Safer Logistics Seminar and Feature area at The Health & Safety Event.
articleHelping you be part of the solution
HSE praises materials handling industry for ‘heartening work’ tackling health and safety issues.
productPre-site safety
According to Dexion, even before products are sent to site, warehouse safety needs to be a priority and the design of a new warehouse layout should be created by an expert who can conduct a full CDM (Construction, Design & Management) review of the design taking into account the latest regulations before it is even submitted to the customer.
articleA busy year in logistics
UKWA’s Peter Ward became CEO of UKWA in January 2015. He takes a look back at the last year in logistics – the first year of his tenure.
articleHGV driver lucky to live after forklift dropped pallet
A logistics company has been fined for safety failings after a driver was injured when he was hit by a pallet that fell from a fork lift truck.
productDangerous goods operation
Yusen Logistics has launched a new operation for the storage and distribution of dangerous goods at its Duisburg facility in Germany.
productIndustrial Ethernet added
Fortress Interlocks has added industrial Ethernet communications to its amGardpro range of safety interlocks. The new proNET communications module, which uses the PROFINET protocol and its extension PROFIsafe, integrates easily into the amGardpro range.
productInterlocks get networked
Industrial safety specialist Fortress Interlocks is integrating AS-interface (AS-i) and PROFIsafe (PROFIbus Safety or PROFInet Safety) connectivity into its tGard and amGardpro interlocks. The company is also developing non-contact switches and output signal switching devices which can be incorporated into its tGard and amGardpro units.
articleWood pallet firm takes on 13 trucks
As part of HLC’s expansion, the wood pallet manufacturer has increased its fork lift fleet to 34 to handle the 200,000 wooden pallets that they make every week.
productHow much does safety mean to you?
Get up-to-speed on how you can reduce waste, improve productivity & improve employee knowledge.
productCommon sense is not enough
Concerned by the lack of training provision for those in leadership roles, the Association of Industrial Truck Trainers (AITT) has developed the UK’s first comprehensive accreditation standard for the training for lift truck managers and supervisors.
articleForklift that struck worker driven by untrained operative
An Essex haulage firm has been fined after an employee was struck by a forklift truck driven by an untrained operative.
articleVote now for your forklift favourites!
Voting has opened to decide the best products in the renowned Fork Lift Truck Association Awards for Excellence 2016.
productSafer loading on mezzanine floors
When protecting a workforce in hazardous and high level environments, Ajax Safe Access has the optimum handling and protection solution.
productView our super annual Guide – solve your handling and storage problems
You can see the digital edition for our annual HSD Guide online NOW. A great overview of industry bodies and exhaustive supplier listings.
articleSafer Logistics to showcase talented line-up from partners
Western Business Exhibitions is delighted to announce a strong line-up for 2016’s Safer Logistics Seminar and Feature area at The Health & Safety Event.
productKey to safety & profitability
At the recent National Fork Truck Safety Conference, emphasis was placed on strong leadership and a holistic approach towards taking ownership of site safety, with the HSE pinpointing the importance of the manager’s role.
articleChemical firm deploys explosion proof forklifts
Chemical logistics business ADPO has acquired a new generation of explosion proof forklift trucks for its Antwerp operations. The Toyota forklift trucks were converted by Pyroban for “safety without compromise” in Zone 2 hazardous areas.
articlePoor cooperation leads to lorry driver death
Weak communication between three companies over the proper securing of a heavy and awkward load on a lorry contributed to the death of the driver. All three companies were fined heavily.
